An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 22, 2026 shows a view of the Bergama ancient city in Bakircay Basin in Izmir, Türkiye. Known as Pergamon in antiquity and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bergama occupies a strategic position overlooking fertile lands and vital water resources. At its heart lies the Bergama Acropolis, a landmark distinguished by its multilayered history spanning the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Beylik, and Ottoman periods. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 22, 2026 shows a view of the Bergama ancient city in Bakircay Basin in Izmir, Türkiye. Known as Pergamon in antiquity and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bergama occupies a strategic position overlooking fertile lands and vital water resources. At its heart lies the Bergama Acropolis, a landmark distinguished by its multilayered history spanning the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Beylik, and Ottoman periods. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)
Tourists take selfies at the Bergama ancient city in Bakircay Basin in Izmir, Türkiye, on Aug. 22, 2026. Known as Pergamon in antiquity and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bergama occupies a strategic position overlooking fertile lands and vital water resources. At its heart lies the Bergama Acropolis, a landmark distinguished by its multilayered history spanning the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Beylik, and Ottoman periods. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)
Tourists visit the Bergama ancient city in Bakircay Basin in Izmir, Türkiye, on Aug. 22, 2026. Known as Pergamon in antiquity and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bergama occupies a strategic position overlooking fertile lands and vital water resources. At its heart lies the Bergama Acropolis, a landmark distinguished by its multilayered history spanning the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Beylik, and Ottoman periods. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 22, 2026 shows a view of the Bergama ancient city in Bakircay Basin in Izmir, Türkiye. Known as Pergamon in antiquity and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bergama occupies a strategic position overlooking fertile lands and vital water resources. At its heart lies the Bergama Acropolis, a landmark distinguished by its multilayered history spanning the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Beylik, and Ottoman periods. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)
A tourist visits the Bergama ancient city in Bakircay Basin in Izmir, Türkiye, on Aug. 22, 2026. Known as Pergamon in antiquity and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bergama occupies a strategic position overlooking fertile lands and vital water resources. At its heart lies the Bergama Acropolis, a landmark distinguished by its multilayered history spanning the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Beylik, and Ottoman periods. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)
Tourists visit the Bergama ancient city in Bakircay Basin in Izmir, Türkiye, on Aug. 22, 2026. Known as Pergamon in antiquity and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bergama occupies a strategic position overlooking fertile lands and vital water resources. At its heart lies the Bergama Acropolis, a landmark distinguished by its multilayered history spanning the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Beylik, and Ottoman periods. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)
Tourists visit the Bergama ancient city in Bakircay Basin in Izmir, Türkiye, on Aug. 22, 2026. Known as Pergamon in antiquity and designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bergama occupies a strategic position overlooking fertile lands and vital water resources. At its heart lies the Bergama Acropolis, a landmark distinguished by its multilayered history spanning the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Beylik, and Ottoman periods. (Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua)
